Authors Day at Brazos Bookstore

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If youve ever fantasized about returning to the era of Pariss famed literary salons, when local writers gathered in cafes to languidly discuss work and life, then you should head over to Brazos Bookstore for Local Authors Day, a gathering of Houstons finest wordsmiths. Sure, its not the Left Bank, but the general idea  celebrating the written word and the joy of creativity  is the same. Childrens books authors, like The Wild Texas Stampede writer Margaret McManis and No Pigs Brain Soup, Please scribe Gail Greenberg, will mix with poets like Ken Jones and memoirists like Rita Heck, whose Stars, Strippers & Presidents documents her interactions with celebrities like Mel Torme and one-time boyfriend Jack Palance. Come for the stories, and stay for the inspiration; after all, if youre suffering from writers block, theres nothing like a room full of success stories to get you going. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2421 Bissonnet. For information, call 713-523-0701 or visit www.brazosbookstore.com. Free.